The verb krepieren is a very strong and dramatic word for "to die". It's typically used for animals, but when applied to people, it has a colloquial and darkly humorous tone, similar to the English word "to croak".
In the song, Deichkind uses it for comedic hyperbole: "Da gehst du einfach lang und krepierst dann irgendwann" (You just walk along and then you croak at some point). It’s a shocking and memorable word choice that perfectly highlights the singer's exaggerated fear and hatred of the great outdoors.
Tense electronic beats meet muddy hiking boots: In “In Der Natur”, Deichkind march into the wild only to discover that every romantic cliché about camping collapses the moment the phone signal dies. Each In der Natur refrain piles up new grievances: twisted ankles, useless survival guides, passive-aggressive forest animals, dripping tents, and the shocking absence of oat milk, cake, or Wi-Fi. The playful nonsense syllables at the start feel like a folk chant that has lost its way, perfectly mirroring urbanites who suddenly find themselves far from espresso bars and streaming subscriptions.
Comedy with a sting: Beneath the slapstick complaints lies a sharp satire on how detached city life has made us from the real outdoors. Survival reality shows look entertaining on a sofa, but the song reminds us that the wilderness does not care about comfort, brands, or social status. Nature is indifferent and quietly powerful, while the modern camper is pampered, impatient, and terrified of bugs. By exaggerating every discomfort, Deichkind invite us to laugh at our own dependence on convenience and perhaps rethink what “getting back to nature” really means.